Looking for the ultimate Porto travel itinerary?
Written by
Emma Harrison
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5 min read
Why you should visit Porto
Spectacular architecture, incredible views, gorgeous tiles, delicious food and port wine, and quirky but cool landmarks, Porto is most definitely a force to be reckoned with!
From its spectacular sunset viewpoints to its elegant eateries, Porto delivers from its historic centre to its vibrant neighbourhoods. There are so many things to see and do that you should add to your Porto travel itinerary, but there are certain unmissable big (and small) hitters that simply must take pride of place on your Porto Pinboard.
Best of all, you can find flights from London (and other destinations) for just £43! So, if you are considering a Porto getaway, now is the time to make it happen!
Porto has all the ingredients you need for a sensational city break and checking out all the amazing restaurants, cafes and bars is quite frankly an integral part of your Porto experience.
If you are a foodie who loves to travel, be sure to scope out some of the fantastic restaurants in Porto like Adega São Nicolau, Cufra and Fábrica da Nata where you will find the best Pastel de Natas in Portugal!
Be sure to add all of these restaurants (and more) to the ‘Eat & Drink’ section of your Porto Pinboard and why not eat your way around the city where you can truly check out Porto's culinary scene with a food tour?!
The Taste Porto tour does exactly what it says on the tin, it covers 3 kilometres of classic Portuguese food and drinks that you can indulge in as well as giving you a handy overview of the city’s history, architecture, culture and more.
Where to stay in Porto
Wine - check! Books - check! The clue is most definitely in the name of the hotel - the swanky decor is centred around wine and books. Why not head to the Wine and Books café where you can enjoy a fantastic selection of dishes all of which can be elevated by a glass of wine?
Centrally-located in the centre of Porto means you’re perfectly placed to see all that this vibrant city has to offer. Bibliophiles will most definitely have to pay a visit to one of the city’s oldest and most enchanting bookstores - Livraria Lello which is just a two-minute stroll from the hotel. Why not add it to your Porto Pinboard so you don’t forget to
It’s also just a 15 minute walk to the lively neighbourhood of Ribeira which has a mesmerising collection of restaurants, shops, and bars lined along the river bank.
A three night stay at Wine and Books Porto hotel will cost £691 and not only is it one of the hippest hotels in the city, you can also take advantage of its excellent facilities which includes a sauna, a Turkish bath and a fabulous rooftop bar that has some amazing views of the city! Or why not simply take some time out of your Porto travel itinerary and curl up with a novel and a glass of something exceptional?
TOP TRAVEL TIPS
Here are our top three travel tips when visiting Porto:
Thinking of booking a trip to Porto? Did you know you can book your flight and hotel directly from your Porto Pinboard with our trusted partners - Skyscanner and Bookng.com? So, you can add all the things you want to see and do when visiting Porto to your Pinboard and you can even take advantage of having your very own travel itinerary for this super cool city when you subscribe to Pogo Plus.
April and May are a great time to visit Porto as it’s getting warmer and there are not so many tourists, but if you love to party then why not consider visiting Porto in June as there’s lots of amazing festivals to take advantage of like the São João festival and Primavera Sound which this year has a line up that includes Central Cee, Charli XCX and Wet Leg amongst others.If you are planning a trip to Porto, do some research on the different areas where you want to stay. Why not add a selection of hotels to choose from to your ‘Stay’ section on your Porto Pinboard?
Ribeira by the river is a popular choice for travellers thanks to its historic architecture and its impressive selection of restaurants and bars. But also consider areas like Aliados which puts you in the heart of the city centre and has Foz do Douro where you will be close to the beach, but with a trade off of being further away from the city and all it has to offer.
You can explore the beautiful city of Porto in just a few days, however you may need to add more time if you are planning to explore the Douro Valley. Porto is a fairly compact city, but has good transportation links so you can ensure you will tick off everything on your Porto travel itinerary with ease, especially if you plan your trip in advance and use your Porto Pinboard and your Pogo Plus trip itinerary too!
